I’ve got a bunch of wine books. They are all reference-type books that I keep on-hand when I need to look up something. But, Professional Drinking by Jim Schleckser is different.

The book states that it is “A spirited Guide to Wine, Cocktails, and Confident Business Entertaining” and seeks to provide you with the information you need to avoid being “reduced to a quivering mess of jelly when handed the wine list at a fine restaurant” when dining with the boss, a client or simply good friends.

The material in the book is presented in a series of brief, easy to read chapters. And, I appreciated that a majority of the book is focused on wine.

Section Three is “Wine Time” and includes several brief reads explaining everything from The Basics of Grapes to Wine Making but then goes on explain “The Difference Between a $10 and $100 Bottle of Wine” as well as “The Wine Business at a Restaurant.” Then, Section Four is entirely focused on Ordering on Your Own In A Restaurant.

Professional Drinking is loaded with easy to understand information. My favorite was finding each of the more than 50 “Pro Tips” that are scattered throughout the book.

If you’re looking for a good easy-read to become more knowledgeable about wines and cocktails and how you can be confident in a professional or social setting, Profession Drinking is for you. Cheers!

Disclosure: I received this book at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Book Provided by Jim Schleckser who is a Certified Sommelier, holds an Advanced Certification from WSET and is a business person with 30 years of professional drinking experience.  He helps professionals navigate wine, while keeping it fun.